Published: 12:38 AM, 12 July 2026
Bangladesh delegation participates in Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026
A high-level Bangladeshi delegation took part in the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, an investment summit organized by the Government of Tripura, India, on 9–10 July 2026 at the Hapania International Fair Ground in Agartala.
The conclave was inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, who highlighted the state’s growing potential as an investment destination and invited both domestic and international investors to explore emerging business opportunities.
The Bangladesh delegation was led by Mashiur Rahman, President of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (IBCCI). The delegation comprised around 20 members, including Al-Amin Chowdhury, Executive Director of HSTC Limited; S. M. Abul Kalam Azad, Secretary General of IBCCI and renowned tourism researcher Prof. A. R. Khan, among other business leaders and professionals.
During the conclave, the Bangladeshi representatives explored potential avenues for trade and investment in Tripura and engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening commercial cooperation between Bangladesh and the northeastern Indian state. They also exchanged views with Tripura’s business community and government officials on enhancing bilateral trade facilitation and fostering closer economic ties.
Sujit Roy, Secretary of the IBCCI Tripura Chapter, played a significant role in facilitating interactions between the Bangladesh delegation and Tripura’s business leaders as well as government representatives.
The two-day conclave brought together nearly 500 delegates, including investors, entrepreneurs, industrialists and government officials from various Indian states and several countries, including Japan, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nepal and Bhutan.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha underscored Tripura’s investment potential across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, tourism, agriculture, horticulture, information technology (IT), bamboo, agarwood, rubber, tea and other emerging industries. He expressed optimism that the conclave would attract investment proposals worth approximately Rs.1 lakh crore.
The event was also attended by several Union Ministers of the Government of India and other senior government officials, reflecting the strategic importance of the initiative in promoting regional economic development and cross-border investment.
According to the figures shared by the Chief Minister, the Industry & Commerce Department emerged as the biggest recipient of investment interest, attracting proposals worth Rs.30,000 crore. The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) followed with investment commitments of Rs.18,100 crore, while the Urban Development Department secured proposals worth Rs.15,742 crore.
The Information Technology Department received investment interest amounting to Rs.13,248 crore, closely followed by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) with Rs.12,980 crore and the Tourism Department with Rs.12,303 crore, indicating strong investor confidence in renewable energy, digital infrastructure and tourism development.
The Health & Family Welfare Department attracted proposals worth Rs.8,000 crore, while the Transport Department received Rs.3,056 crore. The Higher Education Department secured Rs.3,000 crore, followed by the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) with Rs.2,650 crore and the Fisheries Department with Rs.2,281 crore.
Investment proposals worth Rs.1,700 crore were received for the Bamboo, Rubber and Agarwood sector, while the Agriculture and Horticulture Department attracted Rs.1,675 crore. The School Education Department received proposals amounting to Rs.568 crore.
The Chief Minister stated that the remarkable response from investors reflects the growing confidence of the business community in Tripura's investment ecosystem. He said the state government remains committed to ensuring a transparent, investor-friendly environment supported by improved infrastructure, better connectivity, progressive policies and strong governance.
Prof. Dr. Manik Saha further stated that the successful conclusion of the Business Conclave marks the beginning of a brighter phase of industrialisation, employment generation and economic growth in Tripura. He expressed confidence that the proposed investments, once implemented, would accelerate the state's development and help realise the vision of building a prosperous and developed Tripura.
